High voltage overhead line insulator washing and coating

Skills and knowledge to carry out overhead line insulator washing and coating principles and procedures, plus the skills to wash and apply coating to insulators supporting energised high voltage conductors

Course duration

3 days

Suitable for

Lineworkers

Course includes

identify and apply worksite safety requirements

identify and prepare equipment for insulator washing and coating

inspect and maintain tools and equipment used for insulator washing and coating

test the quality of water used for insulator washing

test insulators for defects

wash and apply coating to insulators supporting high voltage apparatus

Additional information

To undertake this course, you may be required to provide the following plant and equipment:

high voltage insulated EWP fitted with high voltage earth lead and spike

silicone pump and product

insulated silicone delivery hose

insulated spray wand and jets

silicone wipes or similar cleaning products

a wind meter

minimum of 450 litre water tank filled with de-mineralised water

high pressure washing unit

insulated high pressure hose

insulated washing wand

a water meter

Note: All equipment must be in-test.

Prerequisites

Network Authority Card (NAC)

Certificate III in ESI – Distribution overhead qualification

TLILIC2005 Licence to perform high risk work – EWP (elevating work platform)

What to wear

PPE Level 1

Coverall to protect clothing

Fall arrest harness

PS2 respirator (optional)

See the Western Power PPE Procedure for more information about the requirements